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Message: [QUOTE="JoePgh, post: 3425096, member: 1131"] In the Oregon game, Crystal and Anna played with confidence, determination, and toughness -- as much of each as you would see on any UConn team. It does seem that Megan and Christyn are afflicted by self-doubt about their shooting (although not about their rebounding), as Geno has mentioned. Olivia is afflicted by self-doubt with respect to many aspects of her game, including whether she is playing the way Geno wants her to play. The same appears to be true of Aubrey -- she knows that she is supposed to make plays (steals, rebounds, and penetration), but she is not sure about where to pass or when to shoot anything other than a layup. Against an Oregon-caliber opponent, those are serious limitations. Likewise against Baylor. But it's notable what a big change in attitude took place inside Anna's head between the Baylor game (where she made one 3-pointer but was mostly a non-factor) to Oregon (where she was commanding and clearly the second best UConn player on the floor). It will be interesting and revealing to see what happens next week against South Carolina. Tyasha Harris is a good point guard, but she ain't no Sabrina. The Gamecock offense does not include any of the Tom Brady-type passing that we saw from Oregon. Against South Carolina (if it follows past years), the "fancy" offense should be all on the UConn side, and it will be a physical battle on the boards and in the paint that decides the game. In other words, it will be more like the Baylor game. Megan and Christyn have to hit their season averages in shooting percentages for UConn to win the South Carolina game, but if they do (and others including Anna play as they have recently), UConn should win the game. [/QUOTE]

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